It is very seldom that a decision to move to another country is taken impulsively, without careful deliberation, preparation and preliminary research. If you have considered all pluses and minuses and chosen the United Kingdom as your second home, do not expect it to be completely the same as you have imagined.

In this article, we will remind you which routes lead to a British passport. But first let us speak in detail about obvious advantages of living in the UK.

Rule of law

These are not just words. You might be able to benefit from this principle at the time of applying for the first visa. For example, if a case worker makes a mistake and refuses your application, you can always appeal that decision in an independent tribunal with the help of your immigration lawyer. On the other hand, if you breach a law or do not comply with legal requirements, you will not be welcome in Great Britain.

Another example. UK Immigration Rules say that a Tier 1 Investor can come to and leave the country as many times as they like, but if their days of absence exceed a permitted limit, they will not be able to apply for permanent residence, also called settlement or ILR. Neither could an investor do it without passing an English exam and Life in the UK test, though initial application for an Investor visa does not require it; all you need to do is to invest in an English company.

How will the rule of law in the UK apply to you? Simple, if you comply with all immigration regulations and requirements, doing your own research or consulting a qualified immigration lawyer, it will only be a matter of time before you can apply for naturalisation and British passport.

Prestigious education

If you want to give your children world-class education, the UK is the best solution. When planning a move, you will be looking for a good school or college. They say that a child would stand a better chance of going to a good university if they study at a public school.

There are many state schools in Great Britain, but public-school kids tend to show better academic results and build a fantastic career after graduation. The reason is that public schools focus on certain subject more than others and offer independent programs.

Why is school education so important? Because it is the results and achievements that universities are looking out for, not your money. They value their image and reputation and will not put up with underperforming students. The demand for British education is so high that your child could be easily expelled if they do not do as well as required academically.

Government support and social benefits

The British state takes an active part in supporting small and medium-size businesses because they pay taxes. It is a win-win situation. Therefore, it is easy to register a UK company while communications between the government and companies are minimised. Besides, there exist various business support programs and schemes as well as benefits and allowances for small companies.

Does the UK government care about people who live in the country? Yes, they definitely do. And the best proof of that is how they handled the COVID-19 crisis in spring and summer 2020. Millions of people were asked to self-isolate at home to prevent the spread of coronavirus which could have been disastrous for non-essential workers. However, the government did not let people down.

A furlough scheme, also called a job retention scheme, was introduced at the start of the lockdown and operated for several months. The Treasury committed to paying up to 80% of furloughed workers’ current salary up to £2,500 a month. The scheme helped many businesses and people to survive the virus outbreak while keeping safe.

Weather and climate

The UK is part of the northern Europe and people often think that’s it’s always raining here and the weather is really miserable. But that is not completely true. There are days and weeks when it is pouring, when the wind gets to your bones, but overall, thanks to Gulf-stream, UK climate is pleasant and mild. Winters are not too cold and summers are not too hot. If you are coming from a colder climate, British weather will be a blessing. If you are coming from a hot country, it can also be refreshing.

The best thing to do it to visit the country at least during summer and winter to get a feel for it. Nobody can guarantee how your body will react to British climate, but there are many accounts when people start feeling better.